CENTER SR. HIGH SCHOOL

CENTER SR. HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the CENTER 58 school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 662 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, CENTER SR. HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Center Senior High School is a public secondary school located at 8715 Holmes Road in Kansas City, Missouri. Serving as the primary high school for the Center School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a variety of core curriculum classes alongside elective programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities designed to foster student engagement and personal development.

As part of the Center School District, the high school prides itself on its diversity and its connection to the surrounding Kansas City community. The school’s administration and faculty focus on cultivating a culture of academic excellence and equity, striving to ensure that all students have access to the resources necessary to succeed. For further information regarding specific programs, enrollment, or district news, parents and students are encouraged to visit the official district website at [https://www.center.k12.mo.us](https://www.center.k12.mo.us).

For more information, contact CENTER SR. HIGH at (816) 349-3330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8715 HOLMES
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131-2802
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CENTER SR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 662 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CENTER 58
Total Students:
662
Teachers:
59.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 662 students

Black or African American
69.5%
White
15.1%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic/Latino
6.0%
Asian
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.